KERN RIVER VALLEY — Visitors to the Kern River Ranger District could see fire restrictions take effect earlier than usual this year as warmer temperatures, low precipitation and limited snowpack …

Students at Wallace and South Fork took part in this year’s Color Run, with each school hosting the event on its own campus and runners finishing covered in bright powder after completing their …

KERN RIVER VALLEY — Kern Valley High School graduate Haley Tedrow is preparing to take her volleyball career overseas after earning an opportunity to compete in Italy, marking a rare step for an …

KERNVILLE — The Kernville Chamber of Commerce outlined a full slate of upcoming events and long-term planning efforts during its March 23 general meeting, while U.S. Forest Service officials …

LAKE ISABELLA — South Fork Union School District After-School Program students released trout they raised in class into a local waterway on March 25, marking the end of a months-long “Trout in …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved new residential trash collection rates for rural parts of Kern County, including the Kern River Valley, during a March 24 public hearing in Bakersfield, …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a new multi-agency fire protection agreement during its March 24 morning session and later authorized a $1,000 contribution to the Kern River Valley …

LAKE ISABELLA — The 35th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby drew 1,529 participants over the weekend, bringing anglers from across Kern County and Southern California to the lake and generating …

April 8 History Talk: Women’s Undergarments –An 1800’s Fashion Show! Do you ever wonder what is worn under those beautiful dresses from the 1800’s? What’s the difference between a crinoline …

This theme reflects the belief that a child’s well being and development are the responsibility of the entire community—not just parents or caregivers. It emphasizes the importance of …

KERN COUNTY, Calif. | The Kern County Fire Department is notifying all residents that Open Burning of Hazard Reduction Fuels will close, effective Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This decision …

This story has been updated with information from the Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identifying one of the victims. Two people were killed Saturday evening, March 28, 2026, after a …

Two people were killed Saturday afternoon, March 28, 2026, after a vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire along Highway 178 east of Kels Valley Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. …

LAKE ISABELLA — As the Lake Isabella Fishing Derby approaches, local anglers and organizers say shoreline fishing can be one of the most effective ways to catch trout, especially in the early days …

LAKE ISABELLA — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office says patrol coverage on Lake Isabella has been limited at times during a rebuilding effort of its Park Ranger program, but more personnel and …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley Healthcare District is bringing in millions through state and federal funding programs while moving closer to opening a new in-house pharmacy and expanding patient care …

KERN RIVER VALLEY — As spring conditions settle in across the Kern River Valley, the Kern Fire Safe Council is urging residents to focus on the first five feet around their homes — known as …

KERNVILLE — The Kern River Trout Festival will return to Riverside Park in Kernville on Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bringing hands-on fishing, conservation education and family …

Wofford Heights — The Kern River Valley Cemetery District is working to rebuild about eight months of missing financial reports, delaying completion of its 2023–24 audit, officials said during …

KERNVILLE — The Kern River is heading into the 2026 recreation season with improved snowpack, rising lake levels and a projected peak rafting window from late May into early June, according to …